Are you an experienced logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international supply chain environment? We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator on behalf of our client, a globally operating technology company with distribution centres in the Netherlands and Singapore.
Please note that this is a 6-month temporary contract (secondment via Adams Multilingual Recruitment).
About the Role
As Logistics Coordinator, you will take ownership of inbound and outbound transportation across international shipments, covering both the Dutch and Singapore distribution centres. You will also coordinate drop shipments from suppliers directly to end customers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
The role sits at the intersection of operations, sales, and supply chain, requiring someone who is equally comfortable managing day-to-day freight coordination and contributing to longer-term process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee the transportation of goods via road, ocean, and air, working with carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
- Manage daily oversight of unshipped and pending orders in collaboration with the Order Fulfilment team
- Assist with shipping coordination from vendors and support drop-shipment processes directly from suppliers to EMEA customers
- Extract and manage tracking information and key data points from carrier platforms and online tools, and establish a structured approach to data mining and analysis
- Analyse transportation routes and identify opportunities to reduce lead times and costs while improving overall efficiency
- Identify and mitigate potential transportation risks, including delays, damages, or disruptions, and communicate proactively with internal and external stakeholders
- Coordinate pre-shipment inspections to ensure products meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
- Handle all aspects of Letters of Credit, including documentation, compliance, and negotiation with international partners
- Maintain clear and timely communication with internal teams in Sales, Order Management, Order Fulfilment, Operations, PLM, and Supply Chain
- Support the integration of newly acquired operations into the existing supply chain framework
Qualifications & Skills
- 5+ years of experience in a freight forwarding or logistics role
- A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field is preferred
- Solid understanding of transportation regulations, customs procedures, and international shipping practices
- Familiarity with e-commerce fulfilment operations and transportation models
- Proficiency with Oracle ERP or a comparable ERP system
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented working style
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks simultaneously, including at quarter-end when workload peaks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective relationships with external partners, drop-ship vendors, and carriers
What Is On Offer
- A 6-month temporary contract via secondment through Adams Multilingual Recruitment
- A dynamic, international working environment within a globally operating organisation
Interested? We look forward to hearing from you.